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CHURCH ON THE ROCK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION STUDIES (COTRTS-DOES) COTRTS-DOES PROSPECTUS
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CHURCH ON THE ROCK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION STUDIES (COTRTS-DOES)

COTRTS-DOES PROSPECTUS

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1. FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT

Dear Prospective Student,

Congratulations for choosing Church On The Rock Theological Seminary for your spiritual

and academic training. It is my immense pleasure and joy to welcome you and introduce to

you COTRTS. I praise God for bestowing upon me the honor of sharing and continuing the

vision that He entrusted to my father, Late Apostle Dr. P. J. Titus, Founder /Chairman of

COTR College of Ministries. Since 1983, COTRTS has been a center for shaping, molding,

equipping hundreds of young lives in the Word of truth for the noble task of the Master. I

have been witnessing the truth, that the men and women who come to this institution are never

the same in areas of academics, spiritual vitality, ministerial zeal, interpersonal relations,

character development, leadership potentials and dividing the Holy Scriptures. As the result of

God’s enduring grace, COTRTS has commissioned and sent out over 2000 graduates, who are

being mightily used in God’s hands, both across the nation of India and around the globe.

They are effective leaders of various ministries, as successful pastors of the Body of Christ,

and as academicians rightly teaching the Word. COTRTS provides the students with a wide

range of academic, spiritual and ministerial training, both in and outside the campus. The

Research and Resource Center is our sophisticated library, a family commons, Spirit-filled

community of worship, Christian education ministries to Nava Jeevan Public school and

Junior College students, all within a beautiful garden estate. I strongly believe that your being

here at COTRTS and having the exposure to the distinctive facilities and resources will richly

bless and drastically change your life. Your leadership skills will be sharpened positively to be

a spirit-filled and disciplined minister, who does not need to be ashamed in divining the

Counsel of God, and leading many souls into the glory of the Kingdom of God. Looking

forward to see you at COTRTS

Rev. Johnson P Titus

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2. PRINCIPAL’S NOTE

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in seeking enrolment at COTR-DOES. Our vision is to equip the

servants of GOD to excel in the ministry of transforming the world. COTR-DOES is a

vivacious step in fulfilling this vision because the program is designed not to be done hastily

or carelessly, but rather in a thoughtful and informed manner.

This training program provides quality education by equipping the students with skills,

confidence and a positive approach with an all-round development and relentlessly striving to

perceive and maintain academic excellence.

This program aims to teach ministry in context, as it attempts to utilize the natural leaders of

the community for ministry among their own, to their own. This program is also has economic

advantages. The relative cost is much lower than a residential program. COTR-DOES is

perfect for those who otherwise would not have been able to attend seminary.

Looking forward!

Dr. Pari Titus

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3. STATEMENT OF BELIEF

We Believe in:

The sixty-six canonical books of the Old and the New Testament to be the inspired and only

infallible and authoritative Word of God.

One God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy

Spirit.

The deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in

His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand

of the Father, in the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming and His glorious thousand year

rule on earth.

The only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious

blood of Jesus Christ. Regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal

salvation.

In the identification of the believer with Christ’s death and resurrection by immersion

baptism.

The redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing to the human body in answer to

believing prayer.

The baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4 is given to believers who ask for it.

The sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling a believer is enabled to live a

Holy life.

The Church is the fellowship of all who have become children of God, through faith in Christ

and have been knit together by the Holy Spirit into one body of which the Lord Jesus is the

head.

The Church is given the mandate by the Risen Lord Jesus and is under obligation to

demonstrate and proclaim the wholeness of the Gospel and its implications to every people.

4. VISION STATEMENT

To see God glorified in India through the transforming ministry of anointed and informed

servant leaders.

5. MISSION STATEMENT

COTRTS has been established to fulfill the Great Commission by equipping the body of

Christ to reach the unreached and to plant churches.

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6. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

6.1 Aims

The purpose of this mode of theological education is:

To give biblical and theological exposure and knowledge for pastors in ministry and

working Christians to be a better witness in the work place

To prepare competent Christian ministers and believers in the knowledge of Holy

Scriptures in applying them more relevantly.

To give comprehensive knowledge in communicating the love of Christ with the people of

other faiths effectively.

To educate the Christian ministers and believers to serve both the church and the

community.

Build a strong and adequate leadership base with a “call to virtue” by teamwork,

experiencing God’s total provision, taking your leadership positions, building cross -

cultural Relations, joining in Intercession, fulfilling the mission, ministering under the

anointing of the Holy Spirit, developing a vision for the world.

Obeying the Great Commission.

6.2 Objectives

Knowledge At the end of the program, the students are expected to be competent in the knowledge of:

The Bible, for a transforming ministry and their own Christian heritage.

Practical theology and aspects of Christian living.

Basics of Christian doctrines with special emphasis on Evangelical, and Pentecostal

perspective.

The content and interpretation of the Bible.

The major concepts of missiology.

History of Christianity to give a conceptual frame-work for their understanding of the

Christian mission and doctrines. The major world religions, traditions and cultural trends

in order to equip the students to minister in a pluralistic context.

Skills

Exposition and preaching.

Exegesis and teaching.

Evangelism and apologetics.

Ability to discharge pastoral responsibilities.

Attitude

Openness to other Christian denominations, religious traditions and other cultures.

Commitment to love and serve God and all people with a deepened understanding of the

Word of God.

Being a role model to fellow citizens.

7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mrs. Mary Titus Chairperson

Rev. Johnson P Titus President/Treasurer

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Mrs. Helen Johnson Secretary

Mr. Markose John Member

Rev. Mathew Jacob Member

Rev. Jameson P Titus Member

Mr. Y M J Kumar Member

ADVISORS

Apostle K.C. Mathew

Rev. Dr. Gladwyn Turner

Rev. Dr. K.R. Singh

Rev. Dr. P. Yesupadam

8 ACCREDITATION

The Asia Theological Association (ATA) Our regular B. Th., M. Div. and M.Th. studies are accredited by ATA.

ATA accreditation is sought for B.Th. and M.Div. Extension studies

9 HISTORY OF COTRTS

As for Rev. Dr. P. J. Titus, March, 1981 was full of significant days. God challenged him to

relinquish his well-established comforts and security after 18 years of stay in USA. He

received the call of God to go back to his motherland India. The fire that God ignited in him

was difficult to extinguish or quench, and the vision to reach the perishing millions in India

became certain. Soon, five other like-minded men of God joined with Dr. P. J. Titus and

registered a non-profit mission agency - “Christ For India, Inc.” in Texas, USA. Two

missionaries, Dr. P. J. Titus and Dr. David Shibley, came to India in 1982, with the view of

setting up a Bible College, to train missionaries for the evangelization of India. In spite of

many invitations from major cities and his own state Kerala, he chose to pioneer the work in

his original mission field - Andhra Pradesh, where he was a pioneering pastor of India

Pentecostal Church with his uncle Late Apostle P. M. Samuel, prior to his settlement in the

USA. Pastor K.C. Mathew was an influential figure in the pioneering stages. COTRTS has

grown from its first batch of thirty students to over 2000 graduates in the field today.

COTRTS is the educational institution of COTRCOM.

10 ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

10.1 Requirements

COTRTS accepts students of all race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, and status. In

keeping with the above viewpoint, we give due regard to the following:

The applicant must be a born again, baptized and a member of good standing with his/her

church with a commitment to discipleship.

The applicant must have a definite call to God’s service.

The candidate must be able to do his/her studies in English.

The applicant must have attained the age 23 years for B.Th. and 27 years for M.Div. by

June of the year in which he/she wishes to register for the program.

Please see the specific requirements of different programs.

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11 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

COTRTS requires that each student who desires to graduate must secure minimum GPA

1.7 for B.Th., program and GPA 2.0 for M.Div. program.

Having attended the complete teaching week in each semester

Pay all the fees including graduation fee one month prior to the graduation.

Meet all other requirements of the specific program for which the student is enrolled.

12 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY PROGRAM

12.1 Purpose The B.Th. program aims to provide adequate theological training to Pastors and Lay

people in order to equip them for effective Christian service.

12.2 Qualifications for admission

Candidates must have successfully completed Pre-University (+2) or its equivalent,

and matured candidates must have 5-6 years of ministry experience with SSC or its

equivalent.

PUC Candidates who are awaiting results may also apply. Such candidates must

produce the proofs of successful completion before the end of the first year at

COTRTS.

12.3 Duration

B. Th. is a three and half years program

12.4 Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of tutorial week and course requirements

Satisfactory field ministry involvement

Satisfactory formation of character, spirituality & ministry commitment

12.5 Subjects with preambles

Department of Old Testament

Old Testament Survey: This course surveys the historical settings, theme, content and

purpose of the Books of the Old Testament.

Pentateuch: This course introduces the background, formation and theological content of the

first five books of the Bible.

Historical Books: This course introduces the background of formation, settlement, kingship,

division, captivity and return of the nation Israel. The course also highlights the relation

between God and Israel and how God’s plan unfolded in the history of Israel.

Poetical and Wisdom Books: This course introduces the nature of Hebrew Poetry, wisdom

tradition and theological content of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and

Lamentations.

Old Testament Prophets: This course introduces the prophets and their role, the nature of

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prophecy in the Old Testament, prophetic institution, theology and their relevance to the

Church in India.

History of Israel: This course introduces the origin, development and major events of the

Nation of Israel until the birth of Christ.

Department of New Testament

New Testament Survey: This course surveys the historical settings, theme, purpose and

content of the Books of the New Testament.

Synoptic Gospels: This course introduces the development of the formation, literary types,

structure, textual problems and contents of Mathew, Mark, and Luke.

Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ: This course is designed to introduce the learner to the

Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ. The course deals with the life and ministry of Jesus

portrayed by the four Evangelists.

Acts of the Apostles: This course introduces the learner to an historical and theological study

of the Acts of the Apostles. It covers the background and development of the early Church.

Pauline Epistles – I: This course introduces the background, issues and theological content of

Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians and Galatians. Specific application from each epistle is made

relevant to the student’s own spiritual life, as well as to the use of these epistles in various

ministry situations.

Pauline Epistles – II: This course introduces the background, issues and theological content

of the prison Epistles, 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Pastoral Epistles. Specific application from

each epistle is made relevant to the student’s own spiritual life, as well as to the use of these

epistles in various ministry situations.

General Epistles: This course aims at giving a systematic study of the General Epistles such

as Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1-3John, and Jude. It will equip the students with the

thorough study of the background, theology, and important themes of the epistles with a

motivation to endure hardship and strengthen the church with sound doctrine.

Daniel and Revelation: This course introduces the background and content of the books of

Daniel and Revelation and their relevance to the church in the 21st century. It employs the

comparative method of study.

Department of Theology and Ethics

Biblical Interpretation: This course introduces the basic principles, methods and models of

Biblical interpretation to determine the message of the text and apply it to the present context.

Systematic Theology – I: This course is designed to introduce basic Christian doctrines. It

deals with doctrine of Scripture, God, Creation, Angels and Human beings.

Systematic Theology –II: This course is designed to introduce basic Christian doctrines. It

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deals with the doctrines of Sin, Christ and Salvation.

Systematic Theology – III: This course is designed to introduce basic Christian doctrines. It

deals with doctrines of the Holy Spirit, Church and Eschatology.

Apologetics: This course introduces the learner to a rational defense of Christian faith

commitments and response to various objections. Special focus has been placed on a variety

of Christian evidences that support the claims of the church from biblical, historical,

theological, philosophical and pragmatic perspectives.

Christian Ethics: This is an introduction to Christian Ethics, which examines moral codes,

divine commandments and legal prescriptions that influence the development of Christianity.

It explores the theological vision of the Christian community which expresses itself in specific

intentions, practices, values and how Christian communities can grow in moral discernment.

Department of the History of Christianity

History of Christianity – I: This course introduces the history of Christianity from its

beginning, through its expansion inside and outside Roman Empire up to the medieval period.

It also aims to study the development of faith and witness of the Church through her

interaction with Jewish and non-Jewish cultures.

History of Christianity – II: This course covers the history of Christianity from reformation to

the present day. It also aims to study the development of faith and witness of the Church

through her interaction with different cultures and traditions.

History of Christianity in India: This course introduces the emergence and development of

Christianity in India. It covers major events in various traditions.

Introduction to Pentecostalism: This course introduces the origin, development and major

teachings of Pentecostal movement with special emphasis on India.

Department of Christian Ministry

Educational Ministry of the Church: This course introduces the background, meaning, role

and function of the educational ministry of the Church.

Preaching and Worship: This course introduces the principles and practice of preaching. It

also covers the skills of preparing and conducting worship in the church.

Pastoral Theology: This course is an introduction to the theology of pastoral ministry from a

biblical perspective. This course covers the major essentials of pastoral ministry with

reference to its office, function and responsibilities.

Leadership and Church Administration: This course introduces the basic components of

leadership and Church administration which are relevant in the Indian context, leading the

learners to develop their personal leadership potential.

Pastoral Care and Counseling: This course introduces the learner to the skills and teachings

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of the ministry of care and counseling.

Foundations of Missionary Life and Spirituality: This course introduces the basic principles

and challenges of missionary life and personal spirituality growth, to move the learner to be

effective missionaries.

Marriage, Family and Ministry: This course introduces the Christian understanding of

marriage and family and its implication to the ministry.

Department of Missiology

Introduction to Mission and Evangelism: This course gives the student an introduction to

mission and evangelism in the life of the Church. Special attention will be given to practical

application and creative approaches to mission and evangelism that will effectively relate with

the context.

Principles of Church Planting and Development: This course introduces the biblical, cultural

and sociological principles involved in planting and developing new local Churches.

Indian Culture and Society: This course introduces the understanding of Indian culture and

social structures. It exposes the student to the awareness of their rights and responsibilities as

citizens of the nation and leaders of the Church.

Contemporary Trends in Mission: This course is an examination of the mission of the

Church and various models of Christian mission in 20th and 21st centuries. This study is

designed to move the student towards a more responsible understanding, vision, and

proclamation of the Kingdom of God.

Department of Religion and Philosophy

Major Religions of India: This course introduces the origin, development, beliefs and

practices of the major religions of India.

Contemporary Indian Movements: This course introduces the major religious, social,

cultural, and secular movements in India and their developments during the nineteenth to

twenty first centuries.

Department of General Studies

Spiritual Formation: This course introduces the Biblical understanding of spirituality. It

covers the basic Christian convictions, discipleship, moral principles, and character formation.

Christian Discipleship: This course introduces the practice of spiritual maturity in following

Christ and becoming an example to others.

Inter - Personal Communication: This course introduces the dynamics of relationship

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between people and the essentials of communication.

Study Methods: This course introduces the methods and teachings involved in reading,

understanding, writing and researching academic papers.

13 THE MASTER OF DIVINITY PROGRAM

13.1 Purpose:

The M.Div. program in extension mode is designed to prepare students for mission and

ministry. This program also enables students to obtain a comprehensive theological

knowledge and confront contextual issues in Christian maturity and practical issues that they

face during their ministry.

13.2 Qualifications for Admission

Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree from a recognized university or the Candidates

must have a B.Th. degree from an institution either accredited by Asia Theological

Association or Senate of Serampore college with a B grade average.

Candidates, who do not have necessary academic requirements but are above 30 years of

age, are eligible to apply as matured candidates. Such applicants must pass an entrance

examination.

13.3 Duration

Candidates who apply with an academic qualification of regular Degree or its equivalent,

non-ATA B.Th., and matured candidates must complete three and half year program.

Candidates who apply with an academic qualification of B. Th. of ATA/Serampore with a

B grade must complete two and half years program.

13.4 Graduation Requirements

Successful completion of 20 subjects, tutorial weeks and course requirements for upgrading

(from B.Th.) students.

Successful completion of 30 subjects, tutorial weeks and course requirements for any

Bachelor Degree holders or mature candidates.

An assessment of character, spiritual development, and ministry commitment.

13.5 Subjects with preambles

Department of the Old Testament

Introduction to the Bible – I: This course is a critical introduction of the OT, which covers

Historical Background, Formation, Canonization, Transmission of Texts, and Biblical

Criticisms.

Pentateuch: This course is a study of the background, formation, Pentateuch criticisms and

Theological content of the first five books of the Bible. By using exegetical method, selected

texts are interpreted contextually.

Poetical and Wisdom Literature: This course is a study of the Poetical and Wisdom

Literature such as Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Lamentation. It

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covers the styles of Hebrew poetry, Wisdom Tradition, Literary forms, interpretive methods,

theological emphasis and practical values.

Studies in Prophets: This course is a study of the origin, nature, movements and role of pre-

exilic, exilic and post exilic prophets and the development of their ministry and theology

Biblical Theology of the Old Testament: This course is a study of Historical developments,

interpretive methods, principal Themes and contemporary development of Old Testament

Theology

Apocalyptic Literature: This course is a study of the formation and theology of the Books of

Daniel, Revelation and selected portions of Ezekiel and their relevance to the churches in

India

Department of New Testament

Introduction to Bible – II: This course is a critical introduction of the NT, which covers

Historical background, formation, canonization, transmission of texts, Centrality of Jesus and

Biblical criticisms.

Synoptic Gospels: This course is a study of the formation, syntax, structure, exegetical issues,

textual problems and theological content of Mathew, Mark and Luke.

Acts of the Apostles: This course is an introduction to the Acts of the Apostles and to make a

missiological study of the book from a Pentecostal perspective.

Pauline Theology with Special Study on Romans: This course is a study of the formation, the

problem of structure and important themes of Pauline theology with an exegetical study of

Romans 1-8.

General Epistles: This course is a study of the general Epistles. It also deals with the

formation, theological themes and exegesis of selected passages.

Johanannine Theology: This course is a study of the formation, literature, Johnanine

tradition and theological themes of John with special study on selected passages.

New Testament Theology: This course is a study of the Historical development of the NT

Theology, interpretive methods, principal themes, and the concept of Christ as the central

person.

Department of Theology and Ethics

Systematic Theology – I: This course is a study of the major themes of Christian theology

such as Scripture, God, Creation Holy Spirit, and Church from Philosophical and

contemporary perspectives.

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Systematic Theology – II: This course is a study of the major themes of Christian theology

such as Human Beings, Sin and Eschatology from the Philosophical and contemporary

perspectives.

Person and Work of Christ: This course is a study of the person and work of Christ and

salvation from biblical, classical and contemporary perspectives.

Christian Ethics: This course is a study of the principles and practice of Christian ethics from

contemporary perspectives. It deals with Ethical Issues, options, case studies and selected

theologians.

Biblical Interpretation: This course is a study of the Historical development, principles,

methods, models of Biblical interpretation. It also deals with contemporary developments in

biblical interpretations, to determine the message of the text and apply it to the present

context.

Christian Apologetics: This course is a study of the rational defense of the Christian faith –

commitments and response to various objections. Special focus has been placed on a variety

of Christian evidence that support the claims of the church from Biblical, Historical,

theological, Philosophical and Pragmatic perspectives.

Theologies in the Asian Context: This course is a study of the major theological

developments in various Asian Contexts.

Indian Christian Theologies: This course is a study of the theological methods, thoughts and

contributions of significant theologians.

Contemporary Trends in Theology: This course is a study of the theological developments

from 19th to 21st centuries

Department of the History of Christianity

History of Christianity –I: This course is a study of the History of Christianity from its

inception to the medieval period. It covers the major events, councils and movements.

History of Christianity-II: This course is a study of the History of Christianity from the

reformation period to the present. It covers the major events, reformation, Evangelical

movements, ecumenical councils and modern developments.

History of Christianity in India: This course is a study of the History of Christianity in India

from its emergence and development within the socio – political and cultural context.

Introduction to Pentecostalism: This course is a study of the History, expansion, theology,

contribution and challenges of the Pentecostal movement with special focus on India.

History of Christian Thought: This course is a study of the historical developments of

Christian theological formations from the patristic period to the present. It covers the pattern

of theological thinking and articulation of various eras.

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Department of Christian Ministry

Homiletics: This course is a study of the theory and practice of Homiletics. It covers the

History, rhetoric, principles, structure and presentation of Christian message.

Pastoral Care and Counseling: This course is a study of the skills, theory and practice of the

ministry of care and counseling.

Communications: This course is a study of theories, methods and skills of communication. It

deals with interpersonal and mass – communication.

Pastoral Theology: This course is a study of pastoral theology from biblical and

contemporary perspectives. It also deals with the essentials, methods, functions and

responsibilities of pastoral theology.

Leadership and Church Administration: This course is a study of the principles and skills of

leadership and church administration, which are relevant in the context of India.

Family, Children and Care: This course is a study of marriage, sexual partnership, parenting,

children and Christian home from a biblical perspective.

Department of Missiology

Mission and Evangelism: This course is a study of Mission and Evangelism as an essential

function of the church. It deals with the socio-cultural structures and issues of

contextualization. Special attention will be given to practical application and creative

approaches to mission and evangelism.

Biblical Theology of Mission: This course is a study of the biblical understanding of mission.

It mainly deals with major perspectives and models developed within the context of the Bible.

Cultural Anthropology: This course introduces the learner to Cultural Anthropology. It deals

with different contexts, world views, linguistic and cultural dynamics which will enable the

learner to become bridge-builders for cross – cultural missions.

Contemporary Trends in Mission with Contextualization: This course is a study of the

Missiological developments from 19th to 21st centuries, with special focus on Missiological

principles of contextualization.

Missiological Issues in Pentecostalism: This course is a study of the issues and approaches of

mission from contemporary Pentecostal perspectives.

Department of Religion and Philosophy

Survey of World Religions: This course is a study of the History, developments, beliefs,

practices and traditions of the religions of the world.

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Modern Religious & Secular Movements: This course is a study of the major religious and

secular movements and their developments in the socio –cultural and religious context of

India.

Indian Philosophy: This course introduces the learner to the orthodox and heterodox

philosophical systems of India.

14 What is uniqueness of these Courses?

Encourage, Equip and Engage – is the theme of the academic year 2016 -2017 for

COTRTS. This program is to encourage pastors, Christian workers and interested laities by

equipping them with a substantiate, academic as well as mission oriented courses so that it

will help them to engage within the Indian Church more effectively.

This is not a correspondence course, rather equivalent to regular, recognized and academic

degrees.

Students will be provided with a compendium (compiled materials from books and articles)

and textbooks for each subject which can be purchased from COTRTS Book Shop at the

campus during the registration.

Academic activities and the courses are inbuilt with special emphasis on Spiritual formation,

practical dimension and mission focus.

This program is ideal for pastors, Christian workers who cannot do residential courses and

laities who are interested in theological education.

15 FEE STRUCTURE

Note: Figures in Rupees and approximate.

Fee is subject to revision

16 Documents Required for Admission

Two passport size Photographs

Certificates of all yours Diplomas and Degrees(photocopies)

Transcripts of all your Diplomas and Degrees (photocopies)

SL.NO. B.TH. M.DIV.

Admission & Registration 700 1000

Application and Prospectus 200 200

Subject 600/subject 800/subject

Material 300-400/subject 400-500/subject

Mentor Fee 1000 1000

Boarding and Lodging for tutorial week 1000 1000

Graduation Fee 750 1000

Transcript Fee 400 400

Approx. Total/Semester 7500 8000

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Financial Commitment Letter as in the Form Appended

One Page Testimony

Nonrefundable Application and prospectus fee of Rs.200/-

A Statement of why Seeking Admission At COTR

Reference Form(Academic)

Reference Form(Church)

Ministry Experience Certification

17 Application Forms and Prospectus

Application form and Prospectus can be obtained from the Office of the Coordinator of

COTRTSDOES upon payment of Rs.200/- (non refundable) by writing to:

The Coordinator,

COTRTSDOES, (COTRTS Department Of Extension Studies)

CHURCH ON THE ROCK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

P.O. BOX – 3, DORATHOTA, BHEEMUNIPATNAM

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH – 531163

PH. 08933-200182, 7674940734

EMAIL: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: www.cotr.in


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